ArcWest Provides Exploration Update

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Company
ArcWest Exploration Inc.
Ticker
AWX
Exchange
CSE
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Molybdenum, Silver, Arsenic, Bismuth, Tellurium, Selenium
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-19 11:22:55 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

ArcWest Exploration Inc. provided an update on its copper-gold exploration programs across seven projects in British Columbia. Key highlights include drill testing at the Rip project, historical high-grade intercepts at Todd Creek, and the strategic positioning of the Sparrowhawk project near major regional deposits.

Reasoning: The document provides a comprehensive exploration update across seven projects, highlighting both new drill results (Rip) and significant historical high-grade intercepts (Todd Creek), while maintaining a strong cash position.

Positive factors

  • multiple porphyry targets identified
  • historical high-grade intercepts noted
  • strong financial position
  • near major producers

Negative factors

  • historical results unverified
  • reliance on partner funding
  • many targets remain undrilled

Facts used in scoring: 16

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release mentions review and approval by a Qualified Person (Nigel Luckman, PGeo).

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by Nigel Luckman, PGeo, Chief Operating Officer, who serves as a Qualified Person”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: Projects are described as being near major producers like Brucejack, KSM, and Bell-Granisle.

Evidence · text

“adjoins Newmont Corporation's Brucejack Gold Mine property”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: Multiple historical intercepts are reported without true width or drill orientation.

Evidence · text

“True widths of historical intercepts are unknown.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (9)

RP24-001Rip · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RP24-001
Project
Rip
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
24.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept confirms a Cu-Mo mineralized porphyry system at the North target.

Positive factors

  • confirms porphyry system

Evidence · text

“drill hole RP24-001 intersecting 24.6m of 0.13% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

RP24-001Rip · molybdenumGrade: 109Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 24.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
RP24-001
Project
Rip
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Grade
109
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
24.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intercept confirms a Cu-Mo mineralized porphyry system at the North target.

Positive factors

  • confirms porphyry system

Evidence · text

“109ppm Mo”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

NTC88-19Todd Creek · goldGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NTC88-19
Project
Todd Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Grade
3.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.75 m
From
59.5 m
To
89.25 m
Intercept Depth
59.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NTC88-19:59.5-89.25
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade gold intercept.

Positive factors

  • high grade

Negative factors

  • unverified
  • historical

Evidence · text

“3.6 grams per tonne Au and 0.27% Cu over 29.75m from 59.5m in drill hole NTC88-19”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

NTC88-19Todd Creek · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NTC88-19
Project
Todd Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.75 m
From
59.5 m
To
89.25 m
Intercept Depth
59.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NTC88-19:59.5-89.25
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade copper intercept.

Positive factors

  • high grade

Negative factors

  • unverified
  • historical

Evidence · text

“0.27% Cu over 29.75m from 59.5m in drill hole NTC88-19”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

88-22Todd Creek · goldGrade: 3.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31.85 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
88-22
Project
Todd Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Grade
3.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31.85 m
From
29.3 m
To
61.15 m
Intercept Depth
29.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
88-22:29.3-61.15
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade gold intercept.

Positive factors

  • high grade

Negative factors

  • unverified
  • historical

Evidence · text

“3.47 g/t Au and 0.73% Cu over 31.85m, from 29.3m in drill hole 88-22”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

88-22Todd Creek · copperGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 31.85 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
88-22
Project
Todd Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Grade
0.73
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
31.85 m
From
29.3 m
To
61.15 m
Intercept Depth
29.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
88-22:29.3-61.15
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade copper intercept.

Positive factors

  • high grade

Negative factors

  • unverified
  • historical

Evidence · text

“0.73% Cu over 31.85m, from 29.3m in drill hole 88-22”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

TDC25-09Todd Creek · copperIntercept: 68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TDC25-09
Project
Todd Creek
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Intercept
68 m
From
520 m
To
588 m
Intercept Depth
520 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TDC25-09:520-588
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected Cu-Au-As semi-massive to massive pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization.

Positive factors

  • confirms sulfide mineralization

Evidence · text

“intersected variably developed Cu-Au-As semi-massive to massive pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization and quartz-sulfide veining over a 68 m interval (from 520 m to 588 m)”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

TDC25-09Todd Creek · goldIntercept: 68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TDC25-09
Project
Todd Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Intercept
68 m
From
520 m
To
588 m
Intercept Depth
520 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TDC25-09:520-588
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected Cu-Au-As semi-massive to massive pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization.

Positive factors

  • confirms sulfide mineralization

Evidence · text

“intersected variably developed Cu-Au-As semi-massive to massive pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization and quartz-sulfide veining over a 68 m interval (from 520 m to 588 m)”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

TDC25-09Todd Creek · arsenicIntercept: 68 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
TDC25-09
Project
Todd Creek
Commodity
arsenic
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
AWX

Geometry

Intercept
68 m
From
520 m
To
588 m
Intercept Depth
520 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
TDC25-09:520-588
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Main Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Elements
arsenic

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected Cu-Au-As semi-massive to massive pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization.

Positive factors

  • confirms sulfide mineralization

Evidence · text

“intersected variably developed Cu-Au-As semi-massive to massive pyrite-chalcopyrite mineralization and quartz-sulfide veining over a 68 m interval (from 520 m to 588 m)”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Resource Estimates (7)

indicatedSparrowhawk · copperTonnes: 378000000Grade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1360800Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Sparrowhawk
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
AWX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:4b9b6ef08f87ccf16399

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
378000000
Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1360800
Contained Unit
t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Glencore 2023 resource for Bell project.

Positive factors

  • large indicated resource

Evidence · text

“378 Mt indicated @ 0.36% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

indicatedSparrowhawk · goldTonnes: 378000000Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1875000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Sparrowhawk
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
AWX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:4b9b6ef08f87ccf16399

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
378000000
Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1875000
Contained Unit
oz

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Glencore 2023 resource for Bell project.

Positive factors

  • large indicated resource

Evidence · text

“378 Mt indicated @ 0.36% Cu and 0.15 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

inferredSparrowhawk · copperTonnes: 85000000Grade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 246500Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Sparrowhawk
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
AWX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:eadcca7e3d02cf44bb09

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
85000000
Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
246500
Contained Unit
t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Glencore 2023 resource for Bell project.

Positive factors

  • significant inferred resource

Evidence · text

“85 Mt inferred @ 0.29% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

inferredSparrowhawk · goldTonnes: 85000000Grade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 355000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Sparrowhawk
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
AWX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Resource group id
resource:eadcca7e3d02cf44bb09

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
85000000
Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
355000
Contained Unit
oz

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Glencore 2023 resource for Bell project.

Positive factors

  • significant inferred resource

Evidence · text

“85 Mt inferred @ 0.29% Cu and 0.13 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

probableSparrowhawk · copperTonnes: 224250000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Sparrowhawk
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
AWX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Resource group id
resource:0d8fd8b0b6e2734c188e

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
224250000
Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Morrison Cu-Au deposit reserve.

Positive factors

  • proven plus probable reserve

Evidence · text

“Morrison Cu-Au deposit has a proven plus probable reserve of 224.25 Mt with an average grade of 0.33% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

probableSparrowhawk · goldTonnes: 224250000Grade: 0.163Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Sparrowhawk
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
AWX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Resource group id
resource:0d8fd8b0b6e2734c188e

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
224250000
Grade
0.163
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Morrison Cu-Au deposit reserve.

Positive factors

  • proven plus probable reserve

Evidence · text

“224.25 Mt with an average grade of 0.33% Cu, 0.163 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

probableSparrowhawk · molybdenumTonnes: 224250000Grade: 0.004Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Sparrowhawk
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
AWX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Resource group id
resource:0d8fd8b0b6e2734c188e

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
224250000
Grade
0.004
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Morrison Cu-Au deposit reserve.

Positive factors

  • proven plus probable reserve

Evidence · text

“0.004% Mo”

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

How Atlas produces this analysis

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